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2020 Antenna cover

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MikeintheCouv, Jun 20, 2022.

  1. Jun 20, 2022 at 8:50 PM
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    MikeintheCouv

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    Hi, new member here with a 2020 Tacoma....and a question:

    I banged the antenna cover and cracked it. Bought a new one at the local dealership and it seems like it just snaps on over the antenna. However, I can't seem to get it to fit flush against the roof top. It seems secure enough, but there is definitely space for water to get it.

    Is there a trick I'm missing to get the cover on securely?

    Thanks in advance.

    Mike
     
  2. Jun 20, 2022 at 8:51 PM
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    ChrisIz

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    headliner needs to be dropped and unbolt the antenna from the inside.
     
  3. Jun 20, 2022 at 8:53 PM
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    Thanks.....but, why? This is just the black, plastic cover that fits over the antenna......
     
  4. Jun 20, 2022 at 8:57 PM
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  5. Jun 20, 2022 at 9:01 PM
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    Thanks for the thread. :thumbsup:
     
  6. Jun 26, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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  7. Jun 26, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    Electronics don't like water.
     
  8. Jun 26, 2022 at 5:51 PM
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    how big a gap are we talking about?
    i would say post pic's but i think new members have to have X amount of posts before they can post pics.
     
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  9. Jun 27, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    kahanabob

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    i checked on youtube, @chrislz is right, so how did you get the cracked one off?
     

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